Question

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

A) your explanation is as clear as mud
B) the kettle whistled like a bird
C) her tone was cold as ice
D) he's a lion when he fights

Answer 1

The answer is D: “he’s a lion when he fights”. Similes contain the words “like” or “as” when comparing two things. However, metaphors do not contain the words “like” or “as” when comparing two things.

Answer 2

D. He is a lion when he fights. Metaphors does not use the words like or as.